Welding Studs

WARNING: Electric welding

Risk of electric shock or burns
- Wear personal protective gear.
- Disconnect both battery terminals.
- Do not weld in a damp area or when it is wet underfoot.
- Move highly inflammable materials out of the work area. Ventilate the work area well.
- Remove smoke gases with an extraction system.
- Read specific safety information for the welder.
- Check that welder is working perfectly before use.

Information

The welding process can only be started if the welding current circuit is closed. For this purpose, there must be electric contact between the welding element and workpiece.

Fit weld stud -1- with a head gap of > Length 2 mm into the support fixture -2- .

Fig 1: Checking Head Gap Dimension Of Support Fixture
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Inserting weld studs
Screw in stop screw as far as the weld stud and secure it in order to hold the weld stud in position.

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Holding weld stud in position
Fit stud holder with weld stud into the welding gun. Check projection of the stud -1- with respect to the gas nozzle -2- of > Length 2 mm .

Fig 2: Checking Stud Holder Length Dimension
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Supporting weld stud in gas pipe
Weld the weld stud onto the workpiece.

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Welding on weld stud
1. 4.1 Check welding parameters.
2. 4.2 When using aluminum studs, remove the oxide coating on the weld stud by sanding it down.
3. 4.3 Position welding gun straight onto the workpiece and check that the welding gun attachment is seated evenly and securely.
4. 4.4 Start welding by pressing the trigger,
5. 4.5 Wait at least 2 seconds to allow the molten weld pool to cool down and set.

Information

After welding, pull the welding gun straight off the welding element to avoid damaging the stud holder and stud.